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So You Want To Sell Your House? Step 5: Create an Eye Catching Ad
Long before home buyers set foot in your place, declare with a flourish “This is the one,” watch the clouds part and the rainbows form, and make you a terrific offer, they have to know you’re selling it first. And it’s … Continue reading →
6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent
It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re … Continue reading →
6 Things Sellers Do That Real Estate Agents Hate
When you’re selling your home, you usually have your eye on two prizes: Getting it sold fast and getting a sweet price. And who knows how to sell the awesomeness of your home better than you? After all, you’re familiar with all of … Continue reading →
So You Want To Buy a House? Step 4: Find the Right Realtor
If you’ve been following our weekly, step-by-step 2016 Home-Buying Guide, you know that purchasing a new home takes some serious prep work—from cleaning up your credit score to amassing a down payment. But, hey, we’re just getting started! You also need … Continue reading →
So You Want To Sell Your Home? Step 4: Pretty It Up
Once you’ve made repairs, chosen a Realtor®, and decided on an asking price, your home is almost ready for market—but first, how about a little primping and polishing? Or maybe a lot of primping and polishing. After all, you want your … Continue reading →
Where to Live: Something Old, Something New, or Something Rented
In the world of real estate, it qualifies as The Big Question: “Should you buy or should you rent?” But let’s dive deeper into the realities of the 2016 marketplace. The seemingly simple category of “homes for sale” actually covers a … Continue reading →
So You Want to Sell Your Home? Step 3: List It at the Right Price
Putting a price tag on a home you’re trying to sell is a tricky thing. For one, it’s your home, crammed full of memories, hopes, and dreams—and all that stuff can cloud your thinking and lead you toward the wrong price. There are … Continue reading →
So You Want to Buy a House? Step 3: Figure Out What You Can Afford
Knowing you want to buy a home is one thing; knowing what you can pay for is quite another. Too often, dreams and reality collide: You’re yearning for a four-bedroom Colonial, but your wallet can handle only a two-bedroom bungalow. So how … Continue reading →
So You Want to Sell Your Home? Step 2: Find the Right Realtor
It’s the first month of 2016—a perfect time for blowing off your New Year’s resolutions, letting your brand-new gym membership gather dust, and, on a more positive note, preparing your home for sale! Last week, we introduced our 2016 Home-Selling Guide, a … Continue reading →